Another gadget that expedites the transformation of HANKS into CAKES is the BALL WINDER by KnitPicks (http://www.knitpicks.com/Knitting+Yarn+Ball+Winder_AD80583.html). The SWIFT holds the yank for you, the ball winder creates the CAKE for you. They work together.

It takes 20 minutes to convert 10 yanks into 10 cakes.

From a HANK
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To a CAKE
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in minutes!